Goddammit.
For years DL was a trusted confidant, supporter, cheerleader, friend. Ass-kicker when called for. I had the great privilege to talk with her frequently for a bit, often having her call me out of the blue whereupon we'd catch up with whatever was going on with each other since the last time we talked. It had been a few years, as people change addresses and phone numbers, and people lose touch as is the way of things.
Still, I always expected I'd hear from her again, and we'd catch up. There was so much I'm sure she'd kick my ass for.
So long, Tiger. You shall be missed.